In today’s diverse workplaces, how we talk about our companies isn’t just about sharing facts. It’s about building real connections. That’s a key takeaway from Roy Abdo, CEO of Digital Revamp Communications, who spoke at SHRM 2025. His session, “Inclusive Storytelling: Using Content and Data to Influence, Attract, and Retain Diverse Audiences,” highlighted a crucial point for […]
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Beyond the First 90 days: Onboarding Strategies that Work
In today’s fast-paced, hybrid workplace, the first 90 days of an employee’s journey are more critical than ever. For Learning & Development (L&D) professionals, building an onboarding program that is effective, scalable, and flexible means combining structure with adaptability and aligning learning outcomes for business impact. Whether you are onboarding in-person, remotely, or across global […]
FMLA Leave For Pregnancy Can Start Before The Baby Arrives
Q Can a pregnant employee start their 12 workweeks of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave before delivery, and if so, will this shorten their amount of postpartum leave? Yes, if eligible, a pregnant employee may take their FMLA leave before the delivery of their child. For context, the FMLA is the federal law that […]
To Copy or Not To Copy? Rethinking a Longstanding I-9 Compliance Practice
Since the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was enacted in 1986, employers have been required to verify the identity and work authorization of every new hire using Form I-9. But one question has sparked ongoing debate: Should employers copy the documents that employees present during the I-9 process? Two Schools of Thought on I-9 […]
Is Your HR Team Listening Legally? Avoiding Compliance Risks in Call Monitoring
HR professionals often implement call monitoring to support employee development, improve customer service, and ensure policy compliance. These are valid goals. But without a legal framework backing these efforts, the risk of unintentionally violating employee rights is high. Even when intentions are good, execution still matters. Monitoring without a clear policy—or in ignorance of state […]
HRDA Frankly Speaking: Care for the Caregivers
Nearly 73% of the entire workforce is a caregiver. In the words of Paula Faris, award-winning journalist and author who hosted a conversation on the topic, “Investing in caregivers is investing in the workforce.” Faris was joined by Tina Beaty, Chief Branding & Marketing Officer for SHRM, Madeline Mitchell, USAToday reporter, and Phyllis Stewart Pires, Associate VP of Employee […]
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SHRM 25 Day 3: The 3 Best Ways to Be an HR Hero to Your Employees
As we close in on the end of SHRM 25, HR professionals are racing around the venue to make sure they’re getting the latest and greatest advice HR leaders are offering, and it’s clear some of the best has been saved for last. Our biggest takeaways from today revolve around HR’s ability to support and […]
SHRM 25 Day 2: Generational Gaps, Growing Pains, and Junctions
Day 2 of SHRM 25 keeps the conversation rolling on HR’s biggest struggles, and the strategies and solutions are only getting more innovative. The theme for many sessions today seemed to focus around the five generations that currently make up the workforce. From the silent generation to Gen Z, each brings a unique list of […]
SHRM 25: 3 Strategies We’re Taking After Day 1
SHRM 25, one of the largest HR conferences in the world, kicked off this weekend. We landed in the beautiful town of San Diego on Sunday in time for the initial events, sparking the conversations around HR professionals’ biggest challenges. After day one, we’ve found 3 strategies all HR leaders need to take back home. […]
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Infographic: Difficult People and What To Do
We’ve all had to deal with unsavory types: power-hungry bosses, know-it-alls, lazy coworkers. Difficult people are everywhere, but why? Why are difficult people difficult? “Because it works,” says Psychologist Bruce Christopher as he took the stage during SHRM 25 to answer just this. His presentation set out to build a foundation for how HR professionals—and, […]
Infographic: 4 Gen Z Strengths and How to Wield Them
As more and more of the new generation enters the workforce, their strengths and talents are coming to light. Gen Z is adaptable, morally conscious, and incredibly hardworking when they feel valued, and as they progress through the world, it’s HR professionals’ jobs to hone these skills into true difference-makers in the workplace. During SHRM […]
HR Works Podcast: Scaling Empathy—A People Leader’s Approach (Part 3)
In the final part of our three-episode series, Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at Feast & Fettle, highlights how ongoing training and reinforcement ensures empathy and emotional intelligence remain sharp skills for her entire team, and provides actionable steps HR leaders can take this week to begin embedding more empathy and emotional […]